The Medicare Prescription Drug,
Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 establishes a new
Medicare Part D program for voluntary prescription drug coverage
of, and in some cases subsidies for premium, deductible, and
co-payment costs for eligible low-income individuals. Form SSA-1020
is used to apply for these subsidies. The proposed collection
consists of the Internet and Intranet (field office screens)
versions of form SSA-1020.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.